Hiring a Car in Costa Adeje, Tenerife
The smartest resort in the south, Costa Adeje is a fine base for exploring the island, and car hire in Costa Adeje is easy to arrange. Agencies are present in the resort, and Tenerife South airport is only about 20 minutes away by the TF-1. This guide complements our car hire in Tenerife with the detail specific to Costa Adeje: where to hire, at what price, and which routes fan out from the resort.
The essentials at a glance
- At the airport or in the resort: TFS is ~20 km (20 min); agencies also exist in the resort itself.
- Local firms (CICAR, Autoreisen, PLUSCAR) often all-inclusive; international brands for a standardised service.
- Ideal base for the west: Los Gigantes, Masca and Teide are all easily reached by car.
- Book early in summer: Costa Adeje is one of [[the island|/en/tenerife]]'s most sought-after areas.
Our approach: verified research, not first-hand experience (yet)
- We haven't visited Tenerife ourselves yet. This guide is built from thorough research — official sources, hire-company websites and up-to-date data — to help you plan your trip transparently.
- We'll enrich it with our own on-the-ground experience after our next stay. Until then, the prices and terms quoted are indicative: confirm them when you book.
Where to hire a car in Costa Adeje?
You have two options. The most common is to collect the car on arrival at Tenerife South airport, about 20 minutes away, where the choice is widest. See the detail on our dedicated page about car hire at Tenerife South Airport.
The second is to hire a car in Costa Adeje itself, in the resort: several local and international agencies have a desk there, handy if you only want the car for a few days mid-holiday rather than keeping it throughout.
Airport or resort: which to choose?
Collect the car at the airport if you want to be independent from landing and reach your hotel without a transfer. Hire in the resort instead if you arrive on an organised transfer and only want a car for the odd excursion: you then avoid paying for hotel parking on the days you don't drive.
On budget, the airport is often more competitive thanks to competition between firms. As elsewhere on the island, expect around €20-35/day off-season and €40-70/day in summer, depending on category.
Costa Adeje, a good base for western Tenerife
Once you have a car, Costa Adeje lets you reach the finest scenery in the west. The Los Gigantes coast and its cliffs are about half an hour away, the winding Masca road a little further, and Teide National Park just over an hour by the TF-38 via Vilaflor.
Tips for paying less in Costa Adeje
The price of car hire in Costa Adeje depends mostly on the season and how far ahead you book. Reserving several weeks in advance for a July-August or Christmas stay is still the best way to get a good rate, all the more so as Costa Adeje is in high demand.
Compare local and international firms, and check the mileage included, the insurance and the fuel policy before comparing two headline prices. To plan the rest of your trip, head to our Canary Islands guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where to hire a car in Costa Adeje?
Either at Tenerife South airport, about 20 minutes away, where the choice is widest, or in the resort itself, where several local and international agencies have a desk.
Is it better to hire at the airport or in Costa Adeje?
At the airport if you want a car from arrival and a competitive rate. In the resort if you only need the vehicle for a few excursions mid-holiday.
How much does car hire in Costa Adeje cost?
As elsewhere on the island: around €20-35/day off-season and €40-70/day in summer, depending on category and how far ahead you book.
Can you reach Teide from Costa Adeje?
Yes, in just over an hour via the TF-38 through Vilaflor, on surfaced roads. Reaching the peak on foot needs a free permit, separate from the car hire.
Do you need to book well ahead?
Yes in summer and at Christmas: Costa Adeje is one of the south's most sought-after areas. Book several weeks ahead to secure the car and rate.